Upcoming Events
Election 2008
The Aftermath
Come join us
for pizza, soda
and an exciting
and engaging
post-election debate
and discussion.
Wednesday
November 5, 2008
at 4:30 p.m
Room L126
Guest Panel Includes:
Professor Richard Cooper,
Widener University - Sociology
Department
Professor Robert Lipkin,
Widener University School of Law
You will also learn about
The WJLER Midyear Competiton!
Pre-Launch Issue April 2008
The Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race is an electronic, multi-media journal. The intent of this pre-launch issue is to showcase video commentary on diversity in the law and government. Future WJLER issues will include video, web links and manuscripts. We are currently accepting manuscript submissions.
2nd Annual PBA Diversity Summit, October 23, 2007
Juan Williams, senior reporter for NPR and author of the acclaimed Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965.
Introductory Remarks of Rasheeda Phillips, MLK Intern and Fellow; Temple University Beasley School of Law
2008 JD Candidate. Speech text can be found at http://www.palegalservices.org/mlk/phillips_comments.htm
Dean’s Leadership Forum on Diversity, March 17, 2008
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Linda L. Ammons, Associate Provost and Dean of Widener University School of Law; The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, The Honorable Robin L. Wiessmann, Treasurer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Diversity Visions and Efforts in the Three Branches of Government:
The Honorable Maureen Lally-Green, Pennsylvania Superior Court; Trent Hargrove, Chief Diversity Officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; The Honorable Thaddeus Kirkland, Chairman, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Moderator: Frank Miles, Deanís Diversity Committee and Office of Diversity and Development, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
The Diversity Rationale and the Legal Contours of Affirmative Action:
Trina Jones, Professor, Duke Law School; Robert L. Hayman Jr., Professor, Widener University School of Law; Moderator: Katharine F. Nelson, Professor, Widener University School of Law
Diversity, Leadership, and the Future of Our Cities:
The Honorable John Street, former Mayor of Philadelphia; Linda L. Ammons, Associate Provost and Dean of Widener University School of Law; Moderator: John L. Gedid, Vice Dean and Director of the Law and Government Institute, Widener University School of Law
Fall 2008 Midyear Competition
Midyear Membership Competition
The Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race is pleased to announce its Midyear Membership Competition.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- 2RD, 3ED, and mid-year admission students
- Students must have a 2.7 or better GPA as of the end of the Spring 2008 semester
Requirements
Students can write a research paper on a topic of their choosing, or submit a current or past seminar paper, of publishable quality, that conforms to the following formatting requirements:
- 12 point font Times New Roman double spaced
- 1 inch margins
- 10 point font foot notes in law review style double spaced
Competition papers are due by 7:00 PM January 5.
Papers must be emailed to WJLER@mail.widener.edu with the subject heading: Midyear Membership Competition.
Successful students will be notified in enough time to add the journal for credit.
Eligible students are encouraged to participate.
Please email us at WJLER@mail.widener.edu for additional information.
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